Norvell Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyJackson
Nearest CityNorvell
River/StreamRiver Raisin
Coordinates42.15500, -84.18333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length330 ft
Year Completed1839 (187 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage570 acre-ft
Max Storage570 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area156 acres
Drainage Area92 sq mi
Max Discharge1,510 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJackson County Drain Commissioner
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/29/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00128
Federal IDMI00128
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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